Lesson Plan
Channeling Classroom Energy
Equip teachers with evidence-based strategies to manage and engage highly active students in small-group settings, enabling them to channel energy productively and promote positive behavior.
Highly active students can disrupt small-group learning, reducing overall engagement. This PD session helps teachers proactively address these challenges with practical tools, fostering focus and collaboration.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
30 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Warm-Up
10 minutes
Step 2
Overview of Strategies
20 minutes
Step 3
Stations Exploration
30 minutes
Step 4
Case Study Discussion
20 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Action Planning
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Channeling Classroom Energy
Session Objectives
Why Focus on Active Students?
Strategy 1: Movement Breaks
Strategy 2: Positive Reinforcement
Strategy 3: Structured Choices
Stations Activity
Case Study Discussion
Reflection & Action Planning
Thank You & Next Steps
Worksheet
Reading
Worksheet
